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WaveRate

Freemium#29 of 100 in Currency Converter Apps

WaveRate: A mobile converter focused on live rates, offline access and travel expense records. Ranked #29 of 100 in Currency Converter Apps by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 3-day trial; best for travel expense tracking with offline rates.

5.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 3-day trial
Best for
Travel expense tracking with offline rates
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
20 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Live reference rates for more than 160 fiat currencies
- Trip expenses use each day's rate and total in a home currency
- Offline cached rates plus charts spanning one week to five years
Where it doesn't
- Mobile deployment only; no desktop or web app
- Support is limited to email
- Premium subscription pricing varies by app-store region

Our verdict on WaveRate

WaveRate is a mobile currency-converter app for travellers, expats and everyday rate checking. It runs on iPhone and Android, showing live reference rates for more than 160 fiat currencies. A multi-currency calculator updates currencies together, while users can set a preferred currency list and base currency. Historical charts cover periods from one week to five years, and light, dark and system themes support different viewing preferences.

The freemium model includes a free plan, with optional premium features for subscribers. A possible three-day trial does not require payment upfront. Subscription prices vary by app-store region, so the main buying decision is whether the free capabilities cover your routine conversions or whether the additional premium functions justify subscribing. WaveRate is designed for individual use, with a mobile deployment rather than a desktop or browser workspace.

Its standout feature is trip expense tracking: users can create trips, record spending in local currencies and keep totals in a home currency using the rate for each expense's day. That historical, day-specific treatment is useful when reviewing travel costs after transactions have occurred. Offline access stores recent rates for use without a connection, while real-time updates support current reference checks when online. Choose WaveRate if you want a travel-oriented mobile converter that combines calculations, rate history and expense records. Consider another option if desktop access, non-mobile deployment or support beyond email is central to your requirements.

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WaveRate pricing

Plans Free plan · 3-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026.

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WaveRate fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Currencies supported	Not verified
Rate refresh frequency	Real-time
Offline mode	Yes
Rate alerts	Not verified
Historical rate charts	Yes
Available platforms	Mobile
Free trial	3 days · no card needed
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan · 3-day trial
Website	waverate.app
Facts checked	20 Oct 2026

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